Dominguez Canyon Wilderness
The Dominguez Canyon Wilderness displays an array of ecosystems, ranging from upper Sonoran piñon-juniper desert along the Gunnison River, to Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine to aspen at higher elevations....
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Colorado |
| Size | 66,280 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2009, by Congress |
| Center point | 38.7542, -108.3947 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 24) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 2 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 10.4 miDelta County Bank Building ↗Delta, CO
- 10.5 miEgyptian Theater ↗Delta, CO
- 10.5 mi
- 10.6 mi
- 10.9 miGarnethurst ↗Delta, CO
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Dominguez Canyon Wilderness?
66,280 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Dominguez Canyon Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Dominguez Canyon Wilderness in?
Colorado.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Dominguez Canyon Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2009.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Dominguez Canyon Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Aspen Leaf Cabin, 9.2 miles out. 2 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Dominguez Canyon Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 38.754, -108.395. Colorado National Monument is 19 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Dominguez Canyon Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 24 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Dominguez Canyon Wilderness?
Colorado National Monument (19 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Dominguez Canyon Wilderness?
5 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Delta County Bank Building and Egyptian Theater.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.